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University of Tasmania

Ageing Well with MS

University of Tasmania and Menzies Institute for Medical Research via Independent

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Ageing Well with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a free online course that explores what ageing is and how it intersects with multiple sclerosis. Throughout the course we will give you strategies for healthy ageing, and help you plan for the future.

The course consists of three modules. On successful completion you will be able to:

  • Describe ‘typical’ ageing and how this might differ to MS related disease processes 
  • Understand how other medical conditions and medications affect MS symptoms, and decide if a review of the medicines you take is needed
  • Describe why keeping engaged mentally is important, and develop strategies to keep the brain active
  • Understand personal coping strategies and make a plan to maintain healthy coping strategies
  • Discuss what resilience is and how to build it
  • Discuss simple tips for managing work, and how best to manage the transition away from work
  • Develop a plan for simple lifestyle changes to plan for the future
  • Understand what community services might be of use
  • Discuss what is valued if moving into residential care is required
This course was developed by the MS Research Flagship, Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania in collaboration with the MS community and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. Funding for the course development has been provided by the Australian Government.

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 196 Class Central reviews

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  • It was great to learn something new. I'm not a nursing professional, just a layperson. The training and modules were clear and understandable. Thank you.
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  • Anonymous
    Free on line course . Short & precise. One Can Study the courses at any time one wishes as long as WiFi is available,
    The Study is rather straightforward. Full of knowledge & Informations. Excellent presentations, The quizzes, quite challenging to Test one's knowledge & understanding . One needs to read carefully before answering. Many chances given to try to get the answers correct. Caption is good. Make one easier to listen & learn. Well done . A big thank you with much appreciation!
  • Anonymous
    A very thorough course with helpful suggestions in many challenges that one must face when you have MS. This course shows me I am not alone with the challenges ahead and what I have faced already.
  • Anonymous
    The course is a very educative one , it has helped me to identify the difference between normal aging and MS , how to coping , health professionals to meet, other health conditions with similar symptoms, things to do and how to go about MS
  • Anonymous
    I found the course easy to follow, the real life stories shared ensured that I understood what stages and differences people face
    I feel more equipped in support people living with MS and the services and pathways to direct them too.
    I understand that every case is different and one size does not fit all.
    I will ensure I incorporate the persons lived experiences and stages of medical condition when providing support and offering networking strategies
  • Anonymous
    I love this course so much, it enlightened and broadened my knowledge about Multiple Sclerosis. I never knew Multiple Sclerosis can be managed in such an easier way. Thank you so much for this knowledge
  • Anonymous
    I learnt a lot, was really interesting especially listening to those who have MS and also the MS nurses etc, plus what the ongoing research is revealing
  • Anonymous
    This course is very informative and I'd recommend it for anyone dealing with a neurological condition. At the very least it will give you things to consider into the future, even if some aspects are not overly relevant to you now.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent, enjoyable, time-friendly, user-friendly course. Very useful in terms of context, content, additional reading supplements and everything.
  • Anonymous
    This course has been educative from the onset and look forward to recommending it to other colleagues.
  • Anonymous
    The material is excellent well-organized, comprehensive, and easy to understand. The explanations are clear and detailed, making even complex topics easier to follow. The content is presented in a logical way, which helps with learning and retaining information. I found it both informative and engaging, and it has been very useful for improving my knowledge. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about the subject.
  • Anonymous
    I am 76 years old, diagnosed two years ago. I very much appreciate that I had the opportunity to complete this course, which in some way confirmed what I have found coming to MS late! If however, I was 20 years younger, I would be making sure this course was on my agenda. It explains so well what can be expected from MS as we age from all points of view, from ageing generally with MS and Neurological ageing; managing work life and retirement; life expectancy, comorbidities, menopause, and if required, transitioning to a residential care facility. I thoroughly endorse this course and thankful that it is provided in such a clear and succinct way.
  • Anonymous
    This course was very informative and easy to understand. It provided practical information about living with MS, future planning, treatment options, work, and residential care. The content was well organized and helpful. However, some sections were quite long and repetitive, which made it difficult to stay engaged. Adding more interactive activities, videos, and shorter lessons would make the course even more interesting. Overall, I found the course valuable and would recommend it to others living with MS or caring for someone with MS.
  • Anonymous
    It was very informative especially from the nurses and physiotherapists. It would help to be a little more "International" in the notes.
  • Anonymous
    Dealing with change to your body your house is a big challenge having MS as well coping with everyday changes gets harder as you became more comfortable with the routine that you used to do and becoming more frustrating as you get older adjusting to you the age and then applying having MS with the information I've learnt through these modules and taking one step with one change and adjusting with age and MS progressing on top having that support Foundation and the information can make a person of age able to cope and live a normal lifestyle with independence
  • Anonymous
    Dealing with change to your body your house is a big challenge having MS as well coping with everyday changes gets harder as you became more comfortable with the routine that you used to do and becoming more frustrating as you get older adjusting to you the age and then applying having MS with the information I've learnt through these modules and taking one step with one change and adjusting with age and MS progressing on top having that support Foundation and the information can make a person of age able to cope and live a normal lifestyle with independence
  • Anonymous
    Excellent Work. Satisfied. I have learn a lot of thing through this topic. amazing work. great teachers . There methadology was great.
  • Anonymous
    Your review is good course in aging people about solve the problem in MS disease. MS disease are any kind of information to can gain in life of every aging people. In this problem solve it.
  • Anonymous
    This course provided an excellent clinical breakdown of how MS interacts with the natural aging process. The modules offered highly valuable insights on building cognitive resilience, managing complex medical overlaps, and planning practically for future lifestyle transitions.
  • Anonymous
    This course was clear, well-structured, and very practical. I found the sections on ageing, neurological function, brain health, menopause, and pelvic floor health especially useful and easy to apply. The focus on care planning, technology in healthcare, and person-centred support made it relevant to real life. Disease-modifying therapies and transitioning to residential care were explained well. Overall it was engaging and valuable. I will suggest adding more case studies and extra resources to make it even stronger.

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